Milestones

Today, I did my hair and managed to get my wedding ring back on. Big day. Also, and don't hate me because I am just saying this for the record, I can't believe how flat my stomach is. You would never guess that I had a baby 9 days ago, so hurray for all those damned sit-ups.

I feel like I should say something profound and wonderful about Mia and motherhood, but the truth is I am so shell-shocked I can't seem to manage it. She is amazing, and I haven't been driven to tears by breastfeeding in days, so huge progress all around.

I don't know how single parents do it - I wouldn't have lasted a day without Chris. The simple sight of him sitting in the glider holding our daughter is by far the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. Mia may blame me for many things later in life, but she will never be able to fault me for the choice of her father.

Good to hear you accomplished two big things today! All these babies (it seems everywhere in my life) are really making me think that motherhood (and fatherhood) is quite a bit of work. Like, on whole other planet of being - but I'm sending you and Chris good thoughts. You two are wonderful, really, and Mia is so very lucky to have BOTH of you.

Gah, the flat belly thing gives us another reason to be insanely jealous...but since we think you're just fabulous we'll let it slide. I love the last line of your post. It's soo sweet! :o) Congrats again on an absolutely beautiful daughter!

Single parents do it every day by getting up in the morning and doing whatever has to be done. I don't know how to explain it any more than that. I know there's more to it, but for the life of me, at the end of the day? I'm too tired to remember the details.

ok, you just made me all teary eyed! even though i only know you through here...i must say i totally agree with you on that last sentence! bless your family beth.. you are right, there is nothing more beautiful than watching your husband, the love of your life, holding another love of your life, your child(ren)...its just as beautiful as they get older.

I am so happy to hear you are doing well, feeling better, and taking it day by day. I am sure that is the only way to deal with things in the beginning. Your daughter is absolutely gorgeous and I wish you the best of luck! You and Chris sound like awesome parents already!!! (Amelia Bedelia was one of my all-time favorites!!! I saw the flickr pic of you reading it to her! Good choice!!!)

I hate you just a little, as my stomache has never been flat, but I admire you and respect you too so it all evens out in the end hee :-)
Isn't it amazing figuring out this child of yours?? And yes it IS hard work but you handle it well! And thanks for the nod to us single parents, I appreciate it. However, I KNOW you would have done well as a single mom because you would have had to as we single parents have had too, but it is SO nice you have such a good partner and husband in Chris!!!

So I've asked everyone I know... how far along were you when you needed to take your wedding ring off? Noone ever remembers - only that they had to take it off at some point before it cut off their circulation. I'm so afraid some morning I'll wake up and realize that I need to have the thing cut off b/c it's so tight. :) So yeah, you were JUST there so I thought I'd ask you.

I'm so happy for the three of you. I'm glad you truly appreciate Chris... by the sound of things, I bet he's going to be a wonderful father and that's truly a blessing. My biggest regret is that my children's father wasn't the same kind of guy as Chris.

By the way, it sounds like you are doing an amazing job, too! Y'all are a lovely, little family!
LJ

my daughter is 22 months old, she is the youngest of 3. I am not so much jealous of you getting into your jeans(props to you)but more of all the fabulous, crazy, amazing stuff your having to go through...by the way, it will only get better!

Amen on husbands being helpful!! Having Tony be such a truly awesome father has made me say many times how thankful I am that I'm not a single mom. I honestly have HUGE respect for single mom's because I know I would not keep my sanity for more than 3 days if I were one!